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Russian disinformation targets German election campaign, says think-tank

By Sarah Marsh January 20, 20252:05 AM CST Summary BERLIN, Jan 20 (Reuters) – A Russian disinformation campaign is seeking to boost the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), undermine mainstream German…
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Russian Disinformation Campaigns Eluded Meta’s Efforts to Block Them

A new report details how a covert influence operation linked to the Kremlin continued to place ads on Facebook despite U.S. and E.U. prohibitions on doing business with the organization.…
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Tech giants ramp up the battle against online hate speech in Europe. At home, some are pulling back

Analysis by Clare Duffy Published 5:30 AM EST, Thu January 23, 2025 Two of America’s Big Tech companies are opening the door to more “free expression,” even if it means more hateful content.…
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Farmworkers rally in Olympia amid federal court battle over wages

Familias Unidas por la Justicia, a WA migrant workers’ union, is involved in an ongoing lawsuit with the Department of Labor over a shift to hourly pay. by Farah Eltohamy  / January…
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Trump says he wants to ‘clean out’ Gaza and move Palestinians to Jordan and Egypt

Trump also confirmed he had instructed the military to resume shipments of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel, which had been paused over concerns about civilian casualties. Jan. 26, 2025, 8:38 AM…
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Atomic scientists adjust ‘Doomsday Clock’ closer than ever to midnight

By Will Dunham January 30, 2025 4:56 AM CST WASHINGTON, Jan 28 (Reuters) – Atomic scientists on Tuesday moved their “Doomsday Clock” closer to midnight than ever before, citing Russian nuclear…
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Prospect of an Immigration Crackdown Leaves Some Chicago Neighborhoods Bracing

Activists are holding meetings to advise people about their legal rights and families have been drafting powers of attorney. By Ernesto Londoño and Julie Bosman Jan. 21, 2025 Reports that the Trump administration might…
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What happens to people with disabilities in natural disasters?

At least three disabled people have died in the L.A. fires. Research shows people with disabilities are up to four times more likely to die in natural disasters. Jan. 21,…
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As President Trump declares a border emergency on Day 1, California’s targeted immigrants lie low

by Wendy Fry January 20, 2025 In summary Along the California-Mexico border, immigrants at risk of deportation are seeking to live undetected through an unprecedented crackdown. But a returning President Trump…
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Trump wants to deport immigrants accused of crimes. California sheriffs could make that easy

by Nigel Duara and Tomas Apodaca January 20, 2025 In summary President Donald Trump wants to deport undocumented immigrants arrested on suspicion of various crimes. That could put sheriffs overseeing California jails in…
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